A review by macwoods
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne by Brian Moore

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Pretty damn depressing. Follows the tragic life of a single woman in her forties in Belfast. Not sure of the era, but maybe the 50s? She's trapped in class and religious expectations. <Spoiler> Ends up also being a drunk. </Spoiler> Very well written, from different perspectives, with different voices, but just a dismal story. Reminds me of the impression I got in reading the Overcoat.